Stories of the world’s heaviest people

Many diets and diet products claim quick and easy weight loss. However, most practitioners recommend only losing 1–2 pounds (0.5–1 kg) per week.Setting unattainable goals can lead to feelings of frustration and cause you to give up. On the contrary, setting and accomplishing achievable goals leads to feelings of accomplishment.Also, people who reach their self-determined weight loss goals are more likely to maintain their weight loss long-term.A study using data from several weight loss centers found that women who expected to lose the most weight were the most likely to drop out of the program.